owltrain

A night train. *owl (2), s. [WOOL.] *Owl, v. i. [OWL (2), s.] 1. To carry wool or sheep out of England. At one time this was illegal, but the Acts against "owling" were repealed by 3 Geo. IV., c. 107. 2. To carry on a contraband or illegal trade. ( England .) *owl-er (1), s. [Eng, owl , v.; -er.] One who carries contraband goods; one who is guilty of the offense of owling. ( Eng .) (T. Brown : Works , i. 134.)